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1.00 - 4.00 Credits
3720H. Field Investigation Geology. A field-based approach to the study of geologic concepts and problems. Class and travel supervised by the Geology faculty; location, duration of stay, hours, credit, and grading criteria dependent on the site and nature of the geologic concepts and problems investigated. The course may be repeated. A maximum of 4 s.h. may be applied toward Geology major requirements. Prereq.: By permit only. 1-4 s.h.
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1.00 Credits
3750. Geoscience Seminar. Guest lecture and student presentation forum course designed to provide students with exposure to a broad range of topics and current research relevant to the geosciences. Course may be repeated. Prereq.: GEOL 1505. 1 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
3755. Geological Research Methods and Data Analysis. This course introduces students to the design and execution project phases applied in the solution of real world geological problems. Emphasis is placed on the recognition of geological problems, the design and execution of research plans and experience with solution-based software commonly used in research and professional practice. Students are required to complete a geological research problem, submit a formal write up and provide an oral and/or poster presentation. Prereq.: GEOL 3717. 3 s.h.
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1.00 Credits
3775. Research Methods for Undergraduates. This course introduces the student to the fundamental and practical aspects of conducting research. The course emphasizes the scientific method, research methodologies, literature review, writing research proposals, and how research results are presented. Learn the process of developing, funding and conducting research. This course must be taken prior to any undergraduate research. Prereq.: junior or senior standing. 1 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
4804. Ground Water. A study of the geologic and hydrologic factors controlling the occurrence and behavior of water beneath the earth's surface. Two hours lecture, two hours lab per week. Prereq.: GEOL 2605; MATH 1571 recommended. 3 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
4806. Engineering Geology. An introduction to the concepts of engineering geology with an emphasis on the relationship between geologic materials, construction of infrastructure and environmental issues. Topics include case studies that involve rock mass classification, soil classification, and material properties including strength, soil phase relationships, soil consolidation. Required field trip. Three hours lecture. Prereq.: GEOL 2605 and MATH 1510/1510C and MATH 1511/1511C or permission of instructor. 3 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
4812. GIS Applications to Geology. This course covers a variety of geologic applications of GIS software; topics covered include: flood mapping, landslide hazard mapping, modeling soil erosion, watershed delineation, etc. Although you will be exposed to the basic functions of ArcGIS, the course is designed primarily to provide experience in obtaining, managing, interpreting, displaying, and presenting geo-spatial data in a meaningful context. Prereq.: GEOL 3701, GEOG 2611. 3 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
4820. Water Pollution Control. Sources and prevention methods of water pollution, human activities and natural conditions that influence water quality, protection methods and regulations of water quality, contamination and remediation of groundwater. Prereq.: GEOL 1505 or ENST 2600. 3 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
4824. Tectonics. Geodynamics and the workings of plate tectonics. Kinetics and dynamics of plate motion, plate driving forces, thermal structure of the earth, and thermal convection in the earth. Tectonic and structural features on the earth. Geophysical, stratigraphic and structural signatures of extensional rifting, strike-slip faulting, subduction zones, plate collisions and mountain belts. Prereq.: GEOL 3704. 3 s.h.
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3.00 Credits
4825. Geophysical Well Log Analysis. An introduction to geophysical well logging, analysis, and interpretation applications in the oil and gas industry. Topics include well construction, drilling mud properties, and interpretation of gamma ray, SP, resistivity, sonic, neutron density, and cement bond logs. Prereq.: GEOL 2620 or permission of instructor, GEOL 3704, PHYS 1502 or PHYS 2611 recommended. 3 s.h.
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